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Semolina vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between semolina and sardine

  • Semolina is richer in manganese and vitamin B6, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Semolina contains 10 times more manganese than sardine. Semolina contains 1.035mg of manganese, while sardine contains 0.108mg.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than semolina.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +858.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.2%
Contains more IronIron +294.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.245mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.642mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1011.7%
Contains more WaterWater +504.6%
Contains more OtherOther +508.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1399.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1498.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Sardine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 19.9µg 52.7µg 60%
Phosphorus 153mg 490mg 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.108mg 40%
Protein 7.51g 24.62g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.148g 32%
Calcium 71mg 382mg 31%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 0g 27%
Iron 0.74mg 2.92mg 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.167mg 22%
Fats 1.03g 11.45g 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.227mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.04mg 13%
Sodium 2mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.08mg 12%
Copper 0.284mg 0.186mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 3.869g 9%
Calories 374kcal 208kcal 8%
Potassium 174mg 397mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Saturated fat 0.294g 1.528g 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.31mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 5.245mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.642mg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.725mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Semolina
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.